Sniff

5 lettersverb

Updated June 2026

Definition

to draw air audibly through the nose

“The dog would sniff every lamppost on the walk.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/snɪf/

Related Words

Synonyms

snuffwhiffsniffle

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

"Sniff" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 1 vowel balance the consonants.

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Scrabble

"Sniff" is worth 11 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.

Words Related to Sniff

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “sniff” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

skiff snaff snift spiff stiff

Words you can make from Sniff

Shorter words formed from the letters in “sniff”.

fins

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